This versatile syrup is fall in a bottle.
Apple cider season is here, and there’s no better way to capture its cozy flavors than with homemade Apple Cider Syrup! This sweet, tangy syrup is perfect in cocktails (especially those using bourbon or aged rum), drizzled over ice cream, or added as a delicious finishing touch to any dessert.
You’ll Only Need Two Ingredients:
- 1 Gallon Apple Cider
- 2 cups of sugar
This syrup is a perfect fall addition to any Halloween or Thanksgiving gathering.
Snag these cute glass bottles to store your syrup.
Apple Cider Syrup Recipe:
- Pour the apple cider and sugar into a large pot and stir until the sugar dissolves. Set the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently. Continue simmering until the liquid has reduced to about one-quarter of its original volume—this will take about 2 hours. It’s important to stay nearby and check in occasionally, stirring now and then, so the syrup doesn’t scorch. Set a timer as a reminder if you’re multitasking!
- You’ll know your syrup is ready when it turns a rich, golden-brown color. Remove the pot from the heat and let the syrup cool, covering it with a lid. Cooling may take some time, but it’s worth the wait!
- Once your syrup has cooled, pour it into your airtight containers. I really like these bottles because they make it easy to pour when you’re ready to use the syrup. If stored in the refrigerator, it will stay good for months.
At this point, you have a gorgeous apple cider syrup for cocktails, ice cream, drizzling on desserts, etc.
Here are some of the cocktails you can use this syrup in:
Disclaimer: For my day job I’m a lawyer representing distilled spirits producers. The opinions I express are my own and not that of my employer. Drink Responsibly!
